Funke Akindele, Oby Ezekwesili, Ini Edo and Others Attend Alex Ekubo’s Service of Songs

Nollywood actors, gospel musicians, and dignitaries gathered for the late Alex Ekubo’s service of songs.

The ceremony, held on Wednesday, June 10, at the Monarch Event Centre in Lekki, Lagos State, drew a large number of public figures and celebrities.

Dignitaries in attendance included former Nigerian Minister of Education Oby Ezekwesili.

Pastors Ituah Ighodalo and Jerry Eze led the service, joined by gospel singers Peterson Okopi, Ebuka Songs, Moses Bliss, Mercy Chinwo, and the Laud Urban Choir, among others.

Notable celebrities present were actresses Funke Akindele, Dayo Amusan, Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Ini Edo, Blessing Nze, and Ruth Kadiri; actors Ike Ogbonna, Stan Nze, Kunle Remi, and Mike Godson; comedian AY; Yomi Casual; Frank Edoho; Cubana Chief Priest; Kcee; E-Money; Chike; and Nambam, among others.

Daily Post reports that Alex died at a Lagos hospital on May 11, 2026, following a long battle with advanced kidney cancer.

The actor will be buried in his hometown of Ujari Village, Abia State, on June 18, 2026.